JamieOguzh
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We recently discovered that our expansion tank had pinhole leaks so we turn the water off to it and unplugged the water heater.
The problem is my husband had shoulder surgery and he cant work. He cant do anything on his own right now and our finances are reeeeally bad so buying even a new expansion tank is pretty much out of the question.
We have not been using hot water but the expansion tank still leaks off and on even with the water valve connecting to it, turned off. I need real advice here please.
What do I need to do to stop the expansion tank from releasing pressure (I'm guessing that is what it is) when I use cold water to wash my clothes? I read that I need to turn the water valve off, let the hot water out of the tank and something about the pressure release.
I'm adding pictures, can someone please advise me? What is the pressure release valve? Im afraid it will explode on me, is that possible?
Later... If I do decide to do it myself, is that possible? Either way, I would like to wait and just use cold water like I have been but I worry about why there is water on the floor every time I use the washer (it doesn't seem to come fro the washer).
PLEASE, ANY info would help please. Forgive the novel lol I'm nervous and doing this on my own.
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